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Sunny D Capsule 10000IU
Sunny D Capsule 10000IU

Sunny D Capsule 10000IU

Generic Name: Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Capsule
Manufacturer Scotmann
Formula Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Price

PKR 790.5

per pack

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About Sunny D Capsule 10000IU

A vitamin D softgel capsule used to correct and prevent vitamin D deficiency.

Sunny D Capsule Uses

  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • Support for bone and muscle health
  • Low sun exposure related deficiency
  • Deficiency linked to covered clothing or indoor lifestyles
  • Support during osteoporosis treatment as advised by a doctor

Sunny D Capsule Benefits

  • Helps the body absorb calcium properly for strong bones
  • Supports muscle function and reduces fall risk in older adults
  • High potency dose corrects deficiency faster than daily low dose tablets
  • Convenient softgel form that is easy to swallow

What Experts Say

Vitamin D3, or cholecalciferol, helps the gut absorb calcium and phosphorus and supports normal bone mineralization throughout life, from childhood growth to older age. A high dose capsule like this one is often used as a loading dose to correct significant deficiency more quickly than daily low dose tablets.

Doctors usually recommend a blood test before and after a course of high dose vitamin D to confirm the deficiency and check that levels have normalized safely. Ongoing maintenance often continues at a much lower daily or weekly dose once levels recover, guided by a repeat blood test result.

Vitamin D deficiency is remarkably common here despite plenty of yearlong sunshine, largely due to covered clothing, indoor work, and limited dietary sources of the vitamin, which is why physicians frequently start treatment with a high dose capsule like this one before moving to maintenance therapy.

Drug Class

  • Vitamin D supplement (fat soluble vitamin)

Sunny D Capsule Uses in Urdu

  • وٹامن ڈی کی کمی کو دور کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
  • ہڈیوں اور پٹھوں کی مضبوطی کے لیے مفید ہے۔
  • دھوپ میں کم وقت گزارنے والے افراد کے لیے تجویز کیا جاتا ہے۔
  • ہڈیوں کی کمزوری کے علاج میں معاون کے طور پر استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

Sunny D Capsule 10000IU formula

  • Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Available forms

  • Capsule

How to use Sunny D Capsule 10000IU?

  • Swallow the capsule whole with water
  • Take with a meal that contains some fat for better absorption
  • Follow the dosing frequency advised by the doctor, often weekly or monthly
  • Do not exceed the prescribed dose without medical advice

Drug Interactions

  • Thiazide Diuretics: Combined use can raise blood calcium levels higher than expected.
  • Digoxin: High calcium levels from vitamin D excess can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity.
  • Steroid Medicines: Long term steroid use can reduce the body's response to vitamin D.
  • Orlistat Or Cholestyramine: These medicines can reduce absorption of this fat soluble vitamin.

Risks and warnings

  • Vitamin D Toxicity: Taking very high doses over a long period can raise blood calcium to unsafe levels.
  • Kidney Stones: Excess vitamin D and calcium together can increase the risk of kidney stones in susceptible people.
  • Kidney Disease: People with kidney disease need medical supervision before taking high dose vitamin D.
  • Sarcoidosis Or Similar Conditions: These conditions can increase sensitivity to vitamin D and raise toxicity risk.
  • Self Dosing: Repeated high dose courses without blood testing can lead to accumulation over time.

Sunny D Capsule Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Loss of appetite
  • Constipation
  • Excessive thirst (with very high doses)
  • Weakness (with vitamin D toxicity)

Storage Conditions

  • Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
  • Keep the softgels in their original blister until use
  • Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
  • Keep out of reach of children.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Sunny D Capsule 10000IU in Pakistan?

The Sunny D Capsule 10000IU price in Pakistan is Rs. 790.5

What is Sunny D Capsule 10000IU used for?

Sunny D Capsule 10000IU is used in the following conditions:
  • Vitamin D deficiency
  • Bone health support
  • Low sun exposure deficiency

What is Sunny D Capsule 10000IU composed of?

Sunny D Capsule 10000IU is composed of:
  • Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)

Do you need a prescription to buy Sunny D Capsule 10000IU?

You can buy Sunny D Capsule 10000IU without a prescription.